Should I stay or should I go?

Pixie5740

Anna1965 wrote: »

Thank you all for your incredible advice and support - and so quickly too.

Can I quote anything legal to her if she says she can enter the house at any point with or without my permission? I know I can change the locks (I'm calling for some quotes this afternoon), even though it states in the TA that I can't. But if I had some words to quote at her that would help.

It's easy to change the locks yourself. You just need a like for like replacement and a screwdriver. There are plenty of videos on YouTube showing you how to do it.

Comms69

Anna1965 wrote: »

Thank you all for your incredible advice and support - and so quickly too.

Can I quote anything legal to her if she says she can enter the house at any point with or without my permission? I know I can change the locks (I'm calling for some quotes this afternoon), even though it states in the TA that I can't. But if I had some words to quote at her that would help.

Quotes? £10 and a screwdriver. Changing locks is the simplest thing in the world. Go on youtube if you struggle, but in essence:


1. Open your door
2. Unscrew the lock from the centrepoint (1 lock screw)
3. push out the lock
4. fit new lock
5. put the fixing screw back
done.


Here's a good quote: "Go away or I'll call the police."

Anna1965

CarrieVS wrote: »

Remember:



That's basically the sum of this situation. Quote it at them if they start taking the Michael! (If you decide to let them in to take photos, and you feel like being surreptitiously cheeky, print a copy and put it up on the wall/fridge.)

Perhaps I'll arrange for another For Sale to go outside the house saying exactly that!

Anna1965

I've just spoken to a couple of Locksmiths who asked me if I'm the owner of the property. They said they would have to have permission from the owner before quotes and work are carried out.

Anna1965

Comms69 wrote: »

Quotes? £10 and a screwdriver. Changing locks is the simplest thing in the world. Go on youtube if you struggle, but in essence:


1. Open your door
2. Unscrew the lock from the centrepoint (1 lock screw)
3. push out the lock
4. fit new lock
5. put the fixing screw back
done.


Here's a good quote: "Go away or I'll call the police."

Sorry Comms I didn't see your post in time before I wrote my most recent!

Comms69

Anna1965 wrote: »

I've just spoken to a couple of Locksmiths who asked me if I'm the owner of the property. They said they would have to have permission from the owner before quotes and work are carried out.

They can set whatever terms they want; but the law doesn't require this.


In anycase just do it yourself

Anna1965

Comms69 wrote: »

Quotes? £10 and a screwdriver. Changing locks is the simplest thing in the world. Go on youtube if you struggle, but in essence:


1. Open your door
2. Unscrew the lock from the centrepoint (1 lock screw)
3. push out the lock
4. fit new lock
5. put the fixing screw back
done.


Here's a good quote: "Go away or I'll call the police."

You're brilliant Comms!!

I have a friend coming tomorrow so we're going to tackle it together.

LL has texted to say she won't be coming on Monday, just the estate agent will. She said she has an important meeting instead. I'll still be here though.

Anna1965

Pixie5740 wrote: »

Your tenancy does not end or become invalid because the landlord changes. Your tenancy continues on exactly the same terms.

Your tenancy agreement should say under what circumstances the landlord can enter the property, inspections, viewings, etc. Legally your landlord must give you 24 hours written notice before entering the property. If you feel your landlord is harassing you keep a log and contact the police - harassment is a crime.

Thanks for this Pixie. I'm definitely keeping a log of any comms between me and the LL. I'm going to check my TA again, plus the older ones to see exactly what the terms of entry are.

Anna1965

Just wanted to add - You've no idea what it means to me to have this kind of support. You blow me away, all of you!

My knowledge is increasing by the day. When this is all over, I hope I can help other posters through my own experiences.

Comms69

Anna1965 wrote: »

Just wanted to add - You've no idea what it means to me to have this kind of support. You blow me away, all of you!

My knowledge is increasing by the day. When this is all over, I hope I can help other posters through my own experiences.

Good, now go an have a cup of tea / glass of wine and relax.